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The Dr. Hyman Show

The Unexpected Dolphin Discovery That May Hold the Key to Longevity | Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson

The Dr. Hyman Show

Dr. Mark Hyman

Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Medicine

4.6 • 8.7K Ratings

🗓️ 26 March 2025

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

What if the key to aging well had been hiding in plain sight—inside our cells, our food, and even… dolphins? That’s exactly what Stephanie Venn-Watson, DVM, a veterinary epidemiologist, discovered while studying dolphins in the U.S. Navy’s marine mammal program. She found that some dolphins were aging significantly slower than others, leading to the discovery of C15:0—a newly recognized essential fatty acid that supports cellular health, fights inflammation, and may even slow the aging process. In this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, we dive into: How studying dolphins led to the discovery of C15:0 as the first essential fatty acid found in 90 years. Why a deficiency in this nutrient could be accelerating aging and chronic disease. How C15:0 strengthens cell membranes, reduces inflammation, and promotes longevity. The connection between diet, metabolic health, and optimal aging. What you can do to ensure you’re getting enough of this essential fatty acid. This groundbreaking discovery could change how we think about nutrition and longevity. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by PaleoValley, Timeline Nutrition, LMNT, BON CHARGE, and Big Bold Health.  Get nutrient-dense, whole foods. Head to paleovalley.com/hyman for 15% off your first purchase. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit timeline.com/drhyman to get 10% off today. Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order—just head to drinklmnt.com/hyman. Order BON CHARGE’s Max Red Light Therapy device today and get 15% off. Visit boncharge.com and use code DRMARK for 15% off.  Try Big Bold Health’s HTB Rejuvenate and get 25% off by going to bigboldhealth.com and use code DRMARK25 at checkout.

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0:00.0

Coming up on this episode of the Dr. Hyman Show.

0:02.7

Numerous studies have consistently shown.

0:04.9

People with higher C-15, just like we saw on the dolphins,

0:08.0

lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes of heart disease,

0:11.5

specifically coronary heart disease,

0:13.5

of developing fatty liver disease and certain types of cancers,

0:16.5

specifically a lot of work on colorectal cancer.

0:19.5

Dr. Nick Shorke, he was at ARDD, which is one of the

0:23.1

world's leading anti-eaging therapeutics meetings. He said, listen, I've seen every longevity

0:28.3

molecule under the sun, and I've not seen a molecule that has more supportive data of being

0:34.9

a longevity enhancing molecule than C-15.

0:38.3

At 65 I'm still pushing my limits, cycling long distances, trekking through

0:43.9

Patagonia and living life to the fullest. But staying active as I age isn't just about

0:48.0

willpower. It's about giving my body the vital support it deserves. See as we get

0:52.1

older our mitochondria, the powerhouse of our cells,

0:54.8

naturally begin to slow down, stealing our energy and strength. That's where timeline powered by

0:59.4

mitopure has truly been a life changer for me. It contains urolithin A, which helps renew and

1:04.1

recharge my mitochondria, keeping my muscles performing like they did when I was younger.

1:08.5

Mito Pure is backed by solid research, showing it can boost cellular energy,

1:12.3

increase muscle strength,

1:13.4

and support overall healthy aging.

1:15.4

Personally, I take Mideopure every day.

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